Vestil WP Series Instruction Manual page 11

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(Continued from p. 10)
• DO NOT drive the fork truck while the platform is occupied. Fully lower the platform and allow all platform
occupants to dismount before driving the forklift.
• Set the parking brake before lifting the platform.
• Occupants must hold onto the handrail on two sides of the work platform whenever it is ascending or descending.
• If the platform is equipped with (optional) casters, DO NOT move the platform if it is occupied. Require all persons to
get off of the platform AND unload the platform completely BEFORE moving it.
Before anyone occupies the work platform, confirm that the safety strap is attached to the fork carriage without slack.
Perform a BEFORE EACH USE
enclosure while a work platform is elevated.
Model WP Platforms: Push open the gate(s) to enter the work platform. Release the gate once you are inside the
guardrail. All gates should automatically return to the closed position. If all gates operate normally, then attach your
lanyard to one of the anchor points. Anchor points are shown in the
NOT elevate the platform until you have attached your lanyard to an anchor point.
Model SP-175: Open a gate and enter the platform. Latch
both of the safety chains to their D-links. Attach your
lanyard to one of the anchor points. Anchor points are
identified in the diagram. The fork tubes in front of the
occupant enclosure support a loaded or unloaded
skid/pallet. Orient the elevated platform with the side of
the platform adjacent (in front of) the loading bay.
Model WP-3737-FD: Enter the platform from either side. Lift the gate, pull the gate fully closed, and then press the gate
down to secure the latch. See
anchor point which is identified in
latched before elevating the platform.
WP-3737-FD SETUP / FOLD-DOWN INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Folding the platform creates pinch points. Keep feet, hands and clothing away from pinch points while folding or
setting up the work platform.
Step 1: Identify the pegs (welded to the inside of the
toeboard and the slots (at the bottoms of the guardrail posts)
as shown below.
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inspection. Inspection procedures are provided on
WP-3737-FD SETUP/FOLD-DOWN
STEP 3 "Raise the front guard rail" on p.
Peg
Slot
Nylon
safety
strap
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USING THE PLATFORM
Anchor
points
INSTRUCTIONS. Attach your lanyard to the lanyard
12. Confirm that both gates are securely
Step 2: Raise the mast guard.
Lift the guard to allow the pegs to fit into the
slots.
WP, MANUAL
p. 6. Never exit the guardrail
diagrams on p. 10. DO
Attach
lanyard
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